How to Play Color Tiles

Color Tiles is a daily sliding puzzle. Connect matching colored tiles into groups of 4 or more, blast them off the board, and clear every level — with only 6 moves per level (plus any you carry over).

The Basics

Each day you get a fresh 20-level puzzle. Use arrow keys or swipe on mobile to slide tiles across the board. All free tiles move simultaneously — unless you're in Single Tile mode.

6 Moves Per Level + Carry-Over (Max 9)

Every level starts with exactly 6 moves. If you clear a level with moves to spare, those leftover moves carry over to the next level's budget — but a maximum of 3 moves can carry over. So even if you finish with 5 moves left, only 3 carry. Your total budget can never exceed 9 moves (6 base + 3 carry). This keeps harder levels appropriately challenging while rewarding efficient play.

Forming a Group

When 4 or more tiles of the same color are connected edge-to-edge, they automatically blast. Lines, L-shapes, T-shapes, squares, Z-shapes — any connected configuration counts.

Automatic Daily Reset

A brand new puzzle is automatically generated every day at midnight. The page detects the day change and notifies you — no refresh needed!

Difficulty Tiers

The 20 levels are split across 5 difficulty tiers, 4 levels each:

Every single level — including Hardest — is mathematically verified solvable by a BFS solver before being accepted. Carry-over moves from earlier levels give you extra budget on harder stages.

Scoring

Each group blasted earns 100 points. Leftover moves give a bonus. Carry-over moves reward efficient play.